Payton Pritchard’s monster 4th, Jayson Tatum’s 35, lead Boston Celtics past Bulls
Can the Boston Celtics maintain their dominance in the Eastern Conference? With a thrilling win over the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics, led by standout performances from Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum, are almost back on top in the East.
This episode breaks down Pritchard’s explosive fourth-quarter heroics and Tatum’s MVP-caliber game. Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal dives into the team’s defensive challenges and explores the complex scenarios surrounding the NBA Cup tournament. Key players like Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White also feature prominently in the discussion.
2:03 Celtics vs. Bulls Recap
3:05 Payton Pritchard’s Impact
10:16 Jayson Tatum’s Performance
16:26 Team Contributions
23:36 Defensive Concerns
25:07 NBA Cup Scenarios
30:15 NBA Cup Format Discussion
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And to think this man wanted to be traded at one point. It’s been fun as hell watching him emerge as a bonafide 6th MOTY candidate and man does he work hard. I knew when White went down PP or Hauser would need to step up and Fast PP did so-and then some! What a 4th quarter performance. Thanks John! ☘️🔒
" I ain't no joke." – Payton Pritchard
loving the new intro
Thank you for your coverage. Make my overnight shift goes 30 min. Faster. And where the NBA belt?
Any update or further info on White’s injury😬🫣?
@JohnKaralis… I'm enjoying this Cektics team, thru basically have the entire team back from last year. Call me crazy, BUT I believe THIS team is better than last year's team if that is possible.
The CUP 🍵 SUCKS!!!! 19 is all that matters!!!!! 💯
What a 4th quarter for Payton. What a start to the year. Hope White gets rest and feels better.
Payton Pritchard for the 3point contest this year 👀 PP43
The down side to Pritchard was ALLL in your limited belief system you were hardwired with playing basketball yourself!!! Fact of the matter is size doesnt matter when you skill talent ambitions match them! You put in the hard work learn the game! We hve had plenty short guards be great aka steph curry
To think all the ppl saying Pritchard could be nothing more then a servicable gurad off the bench utilized for a big shot here and there! Nah this dude could and mist likely willl lead a team in the future and be celtics modern day guard
Rakim’ll say ☘️☘️☘️
when guys like Holiday are calling PP cold!!! Praising him then going out and getting out performed game after game!! Is saying something!!! I think we are starting to see Pritchard make headway in the lockerroom!! Greatness attracts greatness!! Positive energy attracts positive energy!! Its alll starting to pay offf for Pritchard and a celtics clearly thought so too because they signed him with a steal bargain locked him up for yeara to come!!! By the time he makes real money in willl be him leading the new era
Funny part is Pritchard has in him what we criticized Brown and Tatum for for years!!!!! He has the IT factor!! The clutch gene!!!! The DOG in him!! The leader in him!
Other then Alll that! I agree ☝️ on Holiday He os experienced buying his time pacing himself for a whole season! We are seeing unselfishness and experience meshing together!! Guys realize there is plenty of basketball love to go around its a long season! So they pace themselves and allow others to growww and shine!! Realizing in BOSTON its about the championship and teams win championships!
Great job last night by Payton and JT but after seeing White go down, that’s when they knew they had to step it up.
I remember another lil guard who used to go bonkers too in the 4th…..Mr 4th quater!!!! Isaiah Thomas's 4th qtrs are must watch tv….PP is DOIN HIS THING!!!!!!!! Much props to him
i know its selfish but, would it be nice if the celtics wins both the cup and 19th championship?
T fire John
Thanks as always John. Love they got the W
Tatum played great however he sucked the wind out of Prichards sails. 4th quarter he ignored Prichard wide open for a bad shot he got fouled on then later makes and insane cross court to jru. Multiple times I felt tatum said my turn now and Prichard didn't get another point. The coach even saw it and took Prichard out.
Boston Celtics are boringggggggg.
The only reason I care about the cup is so that the weirdos of LA who actually think it counts towards their titles would shut up.
I didn't see the whole game but I started watching about Midway through the third quarter in the game changed when Tatum was on the bench jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard pretty much took over. So I can't actually say that the Celtics looks helpless in the non tatum minutes because by the Tatum came back in the game was already under control again
I remember when Celtics fans wanted Pritchard gone! I stand firm on my take that he would be (and is now) fine when he gets consistent minutes on this team! Shoutout to Payton for always working hard!🫡
Payton Pritchard > Tyler Herro
As a hawks fan Jesus Christ thank you Payton Pritchard
P-RABBIT 🐇
That cup message is a cop out. Real competitors want to win everything
The yeah but is his height and that's it. But his play has elevated to a level that it's not even important to mention any more except for 4th quarter and playoff mismatch hunting. Offensively though he is consistently proving he's the prototypical 6th man.
This team is too talented for Tatum to get a MVP
☘️☘️👊
Dig the shirt, i remember when i first listened to my melody. Went on vacation a Run DMC fan, came back and was blown away summer of 87 Hartford Ct, great times them late 80s were
2 gripes that are nitpicky
1. Queta mins only in the 4th 🤔
2. Will never get use to a team calling a TO with 1.9 secs while they are up multiple possesions (I get its for point differential but it feels bush league 🥤 | though it was a good ATO for Hauser)…
Pritch please, stepping up like that in the 4th 🔥 Jaylen with the hammer 🔨 Hope DWhite is going to be okay moving forward ☘︎🔒
BRUH! Look, I watch your channel for the postgame review. I appreciate your perspective and analysis. But MAN, if your t-shirt game ain't strong, I don't know what is. I'm here for it almost as much as the rest.
I mean Pritchard is still a bad defender. So when he is on like this is the only time he should be getting late game minutes.
I'm still recovering from that JB dunk.
The t shirt is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I always defended Peyton’s talent through good times and bad. Kid’s got heart and leaves it on the court. Absolutely fearless. That rebound he grabbed off the missed FT late are the plays that change momentum.
Finally getting the attention, respect, and admiration he deserves. The only thing he's been lacking is playing time. He's a Champion. He affects Winning. Punches way above his weight. Dog on a bone. Start him and you'll win at an even higher clip than you're doing now. If I'm the coach, he's my starting PG. Period. Highest b-ball IQ on the team. Best handles. Best shooting stroke. Is what it is. Nothing has changed. That tired old average intellect "he's too short" BS that everyone has been spewing for years is FINALLY getting flipped. Glad others are waking up to this reality…..
It’s interesting the Celtics are off to a better start than last year with defense and all. I think you want the Celtics to be perfect and that’s kinda crazy
do you think joe gonna play kp and al against cleveland or rest one cause its a back to back?
pP going off did something to my pp